Rosewood Sofa By Jean Gillon
Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning vintage "Amazonas" sofa designed by Jean Gillon for Italma. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Kensington, MD
Mid Century Modern as only the Brazilian designers do it!
Rosewood frame with plush tufted leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Buffalo, NY
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Italma Wood Art, Brazil
Material: rosewood, rope, leather
Size: 86 W × 35 D × 30 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian modern sofa in black leather and hardwood designed by Jean
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.4 in W 86.6 in D 31.5 in
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
H 34.5 in W 74.5 in D 32.75 in
Brazilian Brutalist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
In a very beautifull
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 33.47 in
Brazilian Brutalist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
Elegant organic
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Extremely Rare 1960s “Saci” Sofa by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in Solid Jacaranda
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
A standout of Brazilian mid-century design, this 1960s “Saci” sofa by Jean Gillon for WoodArt is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
H 28 in W 76.5 in D 30 in
Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Garnerville, NY
approximately 27.5".
Jean Gillon:
Although he was Romanian by birth, architect and designer Jean Gillon
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 'banco revisteiro’ designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Pair of 1960s “Saci” Armchairs by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in Solid Jacaranda
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Offered here is a rare matched pair of “Saci” armchairs by Jean Gillon for WoodArt—an iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Brazilian Modern “Jangada” Armchair & Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Jean Gillon designed in the 1960s is absolutely gorgeous!
The chair's name, "Jangada," was named after
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 41.5 in
Mid century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, Jean Gillon, 1960s, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
, armchairs, and sofas, as depicted in the images from Jean Gillon's book.
About the designer:
Jean Gillon
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 14.18 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Stamped "Made in Brazil" on each piece. Sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base with deep rich, red patina
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
H 13.25 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
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Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jean Gillon Rosewood Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Munster, DE
Rare Brazilian rosewood sofa by Jean Gillon from the 1960s. The sofa has been refinished but has
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jean Gillon Rosewood Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Brazilian rosewood sofa by Jean Gillon from the 1960s. The sofa has been refinished but has
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 29.53 in
Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa in Rosewood by Wood Art
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Jean Gillon Amazonas sofa in rosewood and leather. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
1970’s Jean Gillon for Probel Brazilian Modernist Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Lutz, FL
1970’s Brazilian Modernist Taupe Leather and Rosewood Sofa designed by Jean Gillon for Probel. 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Amazonas Armchairs and Sofa by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
original condition with the leather having been previously retouched.
Jean Gillon Amazonas sling sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Brazilian Jacaranda and Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
orange leather cushion, designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s. Rosewood frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Brazilian modern sofa model 'Rodeio' designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Modern Brazilian Olive Green Leather and Rosewood Sofa
By Jean Gillon
Located in Minneapolis, MN
retains it's original leather, in excellent condition. Frame is rosewood, design by Jean Gillion. Two seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modernist Rosewood & Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gillon.
As one of the world's leading producers of rosewood, the nation of Brazil has long held close
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Cognac Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa MP-41 Series
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
patinated cognac leather sofa is definitely set off right with its rosewood frame and leather strapping
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Italma sideboard Brazil 1960
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and sofas made of rosewood and Brazilian leather, gained popularity in Brazil. In 1964, Gillon
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, Jean Gillon, 1968, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Jean Gillon in the 60s is nothing less than spectacular!
What makes this coffee table so special is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 15.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma W
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
, Gillon’s WoodArt designs—mostly lounge chairs and sofas, often framed in rosewood and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacaranda rosewood sofa by Jean Gillon. Made in Brazil, circa 1960s. Fully restored and refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Tijuca / Amazonas Leather and Rosewood sofa for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' sofa features a thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Amazonas Sofa by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
original condition with the leather having been previously retouched.
Jean Gillon Amazonas sling sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rope, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Woodard sofa set Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic sofa set designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil 1965. This amazing set has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Jean Gillon Sofa And Ottoman from Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' sofa features a thick
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Jean Gillon coffee table, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Jean Gillion. Produced during the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 80 in D 32.5 in
Midcentury Amazonas Armchairs by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gillon Amazonas sling sofa and armchair by Italma Wood Art
Marked with manufacturers label. Brazil
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Brazilian Lounge Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
A brazilian rosewood and leather chair by Jean Gillin for Italima.Matching 3 seat sofa available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Suede
Midcentury Modern Side Table set in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern side table set in Hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Wood
Jean Gillion Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Tijuca Lounge Chair
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' lounge chair features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Jean Gillon Sofa With Solid Rosewood Legs And Gray Leather
By Jean Gillon
Located in Hollywood, CA
This very rare sofa by Jean Gillon has particularly beautiful dark richly grained rosewood. It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Jean Gillon Brazilian, 1960s, Rosewood and Black Leather Sofa by WoodArt
By wood art, Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Jean Gillon.
It's in solid rosewood with gorgeous grain patterns and leather straps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
1960s Jean Gillon Brazillian Exotic Rosewood and Cognac Leather Sling Sofa
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Amazonas sofa designed by French designer Jean Gillon inspired by and techniques of Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Pair of Jean Gillon lounge chairs with solid Rosewood legs
Located in Hollywood, CA
These chairs by Jean Gillon have a particularly beautiful dark richly grained rosewood. They were
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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Rosewood Sofa By Jean Gillon For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rosewood sofa by jean gillon for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every rosewood sofa by jean gillon was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rosewood sofa by jean gillon — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A rosewood sofa by jean gillon, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jean Gillon, Probel and Giuseppe Scapinelli each produced at least one beautiful rosewood sofa by jean gillon that is worth considering.
How Much is a Rosewood Sofa By Jean Gillon?
Prices for a rosewood sofa by jean gillon start at $3,700 and top out at $27,712 with the average selling for $13,079.
Jean Gillon for sale on 1stDibs
Although he was Romanian by birth, architect and designer Jean Gillon’s heart and soul belonged to his adopted country of Brazil. The country’s culture and revered architecture served as a muse for his mid-century furniture designs. Today Gillon ranks among the most interesting figures in Brazilian modernism, which is characterized by sensual forms and beautifully handcrafted chairs, tables and cabinets built from exotic hardwoods.
Gillon was born in Iasi and graduated from the city’s George Enescu National University of the Arts. He then moved to Paris, where he studied tapestry, worked at the newspaper Le Monde as a cartoonist and moonlighted as a set designer for the Paris Opera Ballet. He eventually left Paris for Vienna, where he studied architecture at the School of Industrial Arts, known today as the University of Applied Arts. In the early 1950s, Gillon was a visiting lecturer at London’s Central School of Arts and Crafts.
In 1956, Gillon moved with his wife and two daughters to São Paulo, where he developed a passion for Brazilian architecture, namely the work of modernists such as celebrated architect Lina Bo Bardi and designer José Zanine Caldas. Gillon took on interior decorating projects and formed the Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, which later became Italma Wood Art, in order to design furniture for his clients. Gillon’s furnishings, produced at Italma and also in collaboration with manufacturers such as Probel, were immensely popular and could be found in the planned capital city of Brasilia, a project launched in 1956 by Oscar Niemeyer.
Gillon designed everything from bowls and baskets to centerpieces, tables and other objects and furniture. However, he was best known for his lounge chairs and sofas, including his iconic Jangada chair. Named for the Portuguese word for traditional Brazilian fishing boats, the award-winning Jangada was framed in jacaranda in the late 1960s. The welcoming seat of Gillon’s visually striking trapezoidal lounge chair features plush leather cushions that are supported by nylon fishing rope.
Gillon continued to produce furniture for Italma Wood Art until he retired in 2003. He died in 2007, and today Gillon’s pieces remain highly covetable among interior designers and collectors of modern furniture.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Jean Gillon seating, decorative objects and serveware.